air hunger

noun

The sensation of inadequate inspiration that typically results in an increased respiratory drive, and deep, rapid and laboured breathing.

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Meanings

nounair hunger (uncountable)
  1. uncountablemedicineThe sensation of inadequate inspiration that typically results in an increased respiratory drive, and deep, rapid and laboured breathing.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 空氣飢餓感 /空气饥饿感
  • 空氣飢餓感 /空气饥饿感 (kōngqì jī'ègǎn)sensation of inadequate inspiration
Finnish ilmannälkä
  • ilmannälkäsensation of inadequate inspiration

Rhymes & wordplay

Rhymes with air hunger

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APA

air hunger. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20hunger

MLA

“air hunger.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20hunger. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “air hunger,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/air%20hunger.

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